Smithsonian Institution Archives

Productions, 1992-2000

Summary
Collection ID:
SIA.FA06-013
Creators:
Smithsonian Productions
Dates:
1992-2000
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
5.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (5 document boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of audio and video elements created during the production of the radio series "Memphis: Cradle of Rock and Soul" and videos for the exhibition "Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads."
"Memphis: Cradle of Rock and Soul" is a 13-part radio documentary featuring oral histories and music from the National Museum of American History's collection of recordings. The programs were narrated by Cybill Shepherd and aired in the fall of 2000.
"Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads" was jointly produced by the National Museum of American History and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and permanently resides in Memphis. The exhibition, which opened in 2000, traces the emergence of rock and roll and rhythm and blues music in Memphis from 1930-1975, from its rural traditions and working class influences. Smithsonian Productions produced a number of videos for use in this exhibition.
Much of the material in this collection consists of interviews and recordings of musicians on DAT or 3/4" U-matic videotape. Materials also include interviews of historians, voiceovers, rough cuts, and final cuts.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-013, Smithsonian Productions, Productions
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Shepherd, Cybill, 1950- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Memphis: Cradle of Rock 'n' Soul (Radio program : 2000) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads (Exhibition) (2000: Memphis, Tennessee) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum exhibits Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Radio programs Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rock music Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Soul music Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rhythm and blues music Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Oral history Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Music -- History and criticism Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Public relations Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Memphis (Tenn.) Place Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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